Parenting, mental health and economic pathways to prevention of violence against children in South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parenting programs based on social learning theory have increasing empirical evidence for reducing violence against children. Trials are primarily from high-income countries and with young children. Globally, we know little about how parenting programs work to reduce violence, with no known studies in low or middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examines mechanisms of change of a non-commercialized parenting program, Parenting for Lifelong Health for Teens, designed with the World Health Organization and UNICEF. A cluster randomized trial showed main effects on parenting and other secondary outcomes. We conducted secondary analysis of trial data to investigate five potential mediators of reduced violence against children: improved parenting, adolescent behaviour, c

SUBMITTER: Cluver L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10782842 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature